THERMOSTAT REMOVAL


  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

    Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and engine drain plug, then drain the coolant.

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    2. Remove the radiator cap.

  2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH


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      Move the front seat assembly fully forward.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.

    3. Move the front seat assembly to the rearmost position.

    4. Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.

    5. Move the front seat assembly to the center of the seat slide rail. Set the seatback in the upright position.

    6. Disconnect the front seat inner belt assembly connector.

    7. Remove the front seat assembly.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

  4. REMOVE ENGINE SERVICE HOLE SUB COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Turn back the carpet, and remove the engine service hole cover sub-assembly.

  5. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE INLET

  6. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE NO.4

  7. REMOVE WATER OUTLET

  8. REMOVE THERMOSTAT


    1. Remove the thermostat and gasket.